Ardara News: New Ardara Promotional Video
New Video Launch at the Ardara Heritage Centre: Celebrating Our Living Heritage We are proud to unveil a new video installation at the Ardara Heritage Centre, now playing at the
Tourism
Press release on behalf of NPR Community Co-Op. Soc. Ltd. (Dolmen Centre).
The note below has been issued to the media and those standing in the forthcoming election As a Management Committee, we would encourage you to share this widely and promote
Dolmen Centre create new looped walk at Bonnyglen
Bonnyglen-Tullies Bog Road Walk The Dolmen Centre are delighted to be able to announce the impending arrival of a new walk at Bonnyglen, Loughfad, Portnoo. This 4.2km walkway has seen
Dolmen Centre improving ‘Bog Road’ access at Bonnyglen Wood
October 2019 The Narin, Portnoo, Rosbeg Community Co-Operative Society Ltd. (Dolmen Centre) are currently working with Donegal County Council to improve the access on the above road. The initial works
GAP Adventures Business Opportunity
Dolmen Centre, Tuesday, April 9th @ 8pm The Narin Portnoo Rosbeg Community Co-Operative Society Ltd (Dolmen Centre) have produced a Business Plan for an Adventure Guiding Business in the GAP
Community Notices 12th March 2019
Ardara Walking Festival 2019 Sliabh Liag Now in its 19th year, the Ardara Walking Festival has become an unmissable experience, attracting enthusiasts from all over Ireland and internationally. With a
Coillte to unveil Planting Plan for Bonny Glen
Wednesday, 21st of Nov. @ 8pm in the Dolmen Centre After many years of being shut off to public use, Coillte are ready to restore access to our much loved
Swimming Pool planning application for the Dolmen Centre
Planning application for Swimming Pool at Dolmen Centre After many years of hard work, much fundraising by the local community and a determined effort by the committee, the Planning Application
Community Notices 4th September 2018
Bluegrass Session in the Beehive Bar Bluegrass group The Brothers Parker from Montana in the USA will perform in the Beehive Bar on Saturday 8th September. The Brothers Parker are
Opportunity to create Guide led tourism activities
Ardara Adventures A small group have been working on a project which aims to provide Guided Activities in the Glenties, Ardara and Portnoo areas. It’s working title is ‘Ardara Adventures’,
Community Notices 31st July 2018
Wild Atlantic Week 4th – 11th August Main Events Brochures detailing all the events for the week are now available in the Heritage Centre for anyone who wishes to collect
Irish Times makes a plea for Narin & Portnoo G.C.
Irish Times article laments the close of our local golf club On foot of the call to Club Members to an Extraordinary General Meeting, to save the now closed links
Announcement: Fáilte Ireland’s Welcome Standard – Community Workshop
Why: Increased innovation in tourist accommodation businesses has led to demand from both visitors and operators for a new tourist accommodation standard. It is designed for businesses that currently cannot
Fly Tying Classes
Fly Tying Classes For all the fishing enthusiasts, the Ceili House Ardara are going to be running Fly Tying classes weekly starting Thursday 30th of November at 8.30 pm. This is
Slowey Family Barbecue – was a successful fundraiser !
Slowey Family Barbecue The family of the late Gerard & Margaret Slowey held a huge barbecue recently in Ardara to raise funds for Cancer Care West and two local charities:
Community Notices Monday 9th October, 2017
Good Luck Eileen: The Oral Health Awards aims to recognise excellence and endeavour in oral care in Ireland and the UK, and Eileen is nominated for the Best Children’s Care
Come along and enjoy a fun evening at the Table Quiz for Doon Fort Restoration Fund: Wednesday 16th August.
Table Quiz in Aid of Doon Fort Restoration Fund Table Quiz Clare Molloy is organising table quizzes every Wednesday evening in Annora’s Bar, Narin, commencing at 9.30pm. The Quiz this Wednesday 16th
National Heritage Week 2017 – ‘The Invasive Nature of Nature’
National Heritage Week 2017 Ardara GAP Heritage & History Group The Invasive Nature of Nature Saturday, 20th August Where: The Dolmen Centre, Kilclooney, Portnoo, Co. Donegal Event Information: Guided bus
Owenea Development Committee – Public Meeting
Owenea Development Committee – Public Meeting The Owenea Development Committee are hosting a public meeting next Monday, 10th July at 8pm in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel. Presentations will be given by Balinderry
‘From The Screig to The Meal Chest’
National Heritage Week 2017 Loughros Heritage Group ‘From The Screig to The Meal Chest’ Date: Saturday, 26th August, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Meet: Crannógbuà N.S., CrannógbuÃ, Loughros Point, Ardara,
Position on Social Employment
Ardara Tourist Office A position has arisen at the Ardara Tourist Office for a suitable person to assist with tourist information. If you are interested and you qualify under the
The Melting Pot Festival Weekend – Bank Holiday 2nd – 5th June
The Melting Pot Festival June Bank Holiday – 2nd – 5th June Flags and bunting will soon be going up around Ardara to mark the The Melting Pot festival weekend
The Melting Pot Festival Weekend – Bank Holiday 2nd – 5th June
The Melting Pot Festival June Bank Holiday – 2nd – 5th June Flags and bunting will soon be going up around Ardara to mark the The Melting Pot festival weekend
One week to go for Ardara’s Cup of Tae Festival: April 28th to May 1st 2017
Ardara to honour Martin McGinley at the 2017 Cup of Tae Festival The Cup of Tae Festival Committee has just announced that the famous Donegal fiddler Martin McGinley will be
Ardara 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 19/03/2017
Ardara 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 19/03/2017 The annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place in Ardara on Sunday 19th March at 3.30pm. All the bands are organised
Ardara 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 19/03/2017
Ardara 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 19/03/2017 The annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place in Ardara on Sunday 19th March at 3.30pm. All the bands are organised
Ardara 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 19/03/2017
Ardara 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 19/03/2017 The annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place in Ardara on Sunday 19th March at 3.30pm. All the bands are organised
Narin strand in Ireland’s Top 10 on Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor recognises our wonderful asset! The ‘Visitor’s bible’ which is the website TripAdvisor.com has recently voted Narin’s Blue Flag beach in it’s Top 10 Irish beaches. Vying with such
Ardara 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 19/03/2017
Ardara 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 19/03/2017 Saint Patrick’s Day is fast approaching, and now is the time to get your thinking hats on !! Start planning and get
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017 On what would have been Packie Manus Byrne’s 100th birthday, friends and family of the legendary folksinger, musician, songwriter and
The 2016 Donegal Person of the Year
Donegal Person of the Year for 2016 The people of Ardara are proud and delighted to learn, that our very own Stephen McCahill is this years recipient of the Donegal Person
The First Big Event of 2017 – The Country and Western Festival 20th – 22nd January 2017
Forewarned – The First Big Event of 2017 – The Country and Western Festival 20th – 22nd January 2017 This event this time promises to be a truly great
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017 On what would have been Packie Manus Byrne’s 100th birthday, friends and family of the legendary folksinger, musician, songwriter and
The First Big Event of 2017 – The Country and Western Festival 2017
Forewarned – The First Big Event of 2017 – The Country and Western Festival 2017 This event this time promises to be a truly great event with so much organised.
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017 On what would have been Packie Manus Byrne’s 100th birthday, friends and family of the legendary folksinger, musician, songwriter and
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017
Packie Manus Byrne Centenary Weekend 17 – 19 February, 2017 On what would have been Packie Manus Byrne’s 100th birthday, friends and family of the legendary folksinger, musician, songwriter and
Ardara Matchmaking Weekend Friday 4th – Sunday 6th November
Ardara Matchmaking Weekend Friday November 4th  to Sunday November 6th Enjoy the fun of Ardara at this wonderful weekend in Ardara. Meet our matchmakers, join in traffic lights dating and
Ardara Matchmaking Weekend
Ardara Matchmaking Weekend Friday November 4th  to Sunday November 6th Enjoy the fun of Ardara at this wonderful weekend in Ardara. Meet our matchmakers, join in traffic lights dating and
Balor Theatre Company Comes To Ardara
COMEDY IN THE HERITAGE CENTRE Balor Rep Theatre Company presents Fly Me To The Moon By Marie Jones. Directed by Kieran Quinn. With Cathleen Bradley and Orla Mullan. Sunday October 9th in The
Ardara Matchmaking Festival
  Ardara Matchmaking Festival Friday 4th – Sunday 6th November 2016 This popular weekend has seen many Matches Matchmaking with the world famous Matchmaker Willie Daly Willie Daly Matchmaker will be
Inaugural ‘Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend
‘The Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend – Friday, 14th – Sunday, 16th October The Ardara GAP Heritage and History Group’s inaugural ‘Warp and Weft of Heritage’ Weekend is fast approaching.
The Johnny Doherty Festival
The Next Big Festival on the Way – The 2016 Johnny Doherty Music & Dancing Festival 23rd – 25th September 2016 This year, the Johnny Doherty festival will be huge
National Heritage Week Events
National Heritage Week Events Wednesday, 24th August Sheskinmore Shoreline Walk: 1.30pm – 5.30pm. Starting at Tramore and crossing the headland onto Ballinreavy Strand and finishing at Sandfield, where a shuttle
Ardara Show returns in sunshine
After days of rain which threatened the show’s return after two years, Saturday saw the gloom of the week replaced by the sun and thousands of visitors. By noon the
Duchas Time Again
Duchas Time Again The committee of the Duchas Annual is actively seeking articles for the Annual Edition at Christmas. Articles must not exceed 1500 words and must relate in a
Countdown to the Ardara Show!
Ardara Show ready for its return  The Ardara Show is back on Saturday the 13th of August. Its return after a break of a year, is staged on a new area
Ardara to honour Martin McGinley at 2017 Cup of Tae Festival
Ardara to honour Martin McGinley at the 2017 Cup of Tae Festival The Cup of Tae Festival Committee has just announced that the famous Donegal fiddler Martin McGinley will be
Guided Tour of Granny Kate’s Cottage – National Heritage Week
  A Guided Tour of Granny Kate’s Thatched Cottage Guided tours of Granny Kate’s thatched cottage, a truly authentic Irish thatched cottage located in a picture postcard setting near the
The Ardara show is back!
Saturday, August 13th Ardara Show prepares for its return The Ardara Show’s return on Saturday August 13th, after a break of a year, is expected to attract the exhibitor and
Dolmen Centre Pool presentation to local Councillors
Tuesday, the 12th of July in Dungloe Public Services Centre The Dolmen Centre Swimming Pool sub-committee made a presentation to the Glenties Municipal District Councillors on Tuesday last, where they
Narin & Portnoo revisit Tourism Brochure
Tourism Brochure revamp A group of local Residents and Business people are getting together in Downstrands to revisit the Tourism Brochures they compiled some years ago. At a meeting held